Supplemental Brake Systems - update 8/7/06
Updates: 1/1/06: Roadmaster has stopped making BrakePro and replaced it with a revised system that it calls Even Brake. A DRAFT review of the Even Brake System has been added. Like the other rev...
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I use the Brake Buddy on my Ford Ranger 4X4 which weighs 4550 lbs. The BB operates without the advantage of the power brakes of the Ranger. The sensitivity setting of the BB regulates the amount of deceleration needed to activate the system. The pressure setting regulates the amount of pressure that is applied to the brake pedal. If one has ever had the experience of braking without the power brake working they will quickly notice it takes much greater pressure on the brake pedal to effect a stop.
I have increased both settings and noted the difference in stopping. With a sensitivity setting of 4 and a pressure of 55 I have the Ranger stopping itself and aiding the coach, as I feel it pulling back.
It only stands to reason that given the same situation the Ranger would stop in less distance that a 35' coach, therefore when the settings are proper the toad can take care of itself without adding to the problem of stopping the coach.
Should it be the other way around where the coach was being towed by The Ranger it would be expected to require a longer stopping distance. Even though the coach stopped itself it would still push forward on the Ranger as it requires greater stopping distance than does the Ranger.
I have increased both settings and noted the difference in stopping. With a sensitivity setting of 4 and a pressure of 55 I have the Ranger stopping itself and aiding the coach, as I feel it pulling back.
It only stands to reason that given the same situation the Ranger would stop in less distance that a 35' coach, therefore when the settings are proper the toad can take care of itself without adding to the problem of stopping the coach.
Should it be the other way around where the coach was being towed by The Ranger it would be expected to require a longer stopping distance. Even though the coach stopped itself it would still push forward on the Ranger as it requires greater stopping distance than does the Ranger.
